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It really was not bad. It 'really was not bad. Particularly Nothing glamorous, But I did not see trash all about the floors or bathrooms in a state of disrepair. Nothing particularly exciting, but I did not see any trash on the bathroom floor or in a state of decay. Were the food decent options as well. The options were and decent food.
Rome Airport Fiumicino review by Janet Price Airport Fiumicino review by Janet Price Customer Rating: Rating: Birmingham into Fiumicino Airport. Birmingham Fiumicino. No problems, very QUICKLY luggage through flesh and we where away. No problem, the luggage arrived very quickly and we were away. The return journey Was a disaster. The return trip was a disaster. After queuing for 1hr and 20 minutes to check in, We Were Told Our flight WAS delayed by three hours - These things happen and we accepted this and directed to Gate C23 and Were Given a voucher for refreshments. After 1 hour and 20 minutes in line to check-in, we were told our flight was delayed 3 hours - these things and we have accepted this and are directed to Gate C23 and given a voucher for a refreshments. We Went through security and caught the shuttle to gate C23. We passed through security and caught the shuttle to gate C23. WAS refreshment bar closing just as we Arrived and we got pizza and coffee, by The Skin of Our Teeth. Refreshments, closing as we arrived and we have just pizza and coffee, with the skin of our teeth. Just as we sat down to eat, we where informed That We HAD to go back to gate C11. As we sat down to eat, we were informed that we had to go to gate C11. We tried to find the shuttle to return, But The airport WAS closing (11pm) by now and we could not find Any signs or anyone to ask our way back. We tried to find the shuttle to return, but it was the airport closure (11) now and we could not find any signs or ask anyone to our return trip. Eventually an airport cleaner, U.S. Pointed in the right direction and We Got the shuttle back. Finally a clean airport, we noted in the right direction and we have the shuttle back. Then we HAD to go through security again! We therefore had to go through security again! Exhausted finally sat down. Finally he sat down exhausted. After about Another half hour, an announcement Told us to go to gate 36. After about another half hour, an announcement told us to go to gate 36. Eventually we where piled on to The airport bus to go out to tea board plane. Eventually we were herded on the bus for the airport, to exit the aircraft. We Were Kept on the bus for about 15 minutes, Kept closed doors and no explanation for the wait, and Suddenly the bus turnwed Round and We Were Taken back to the terminal, Where We Were Kept on the bus for Another 10 minutes, before Being allowed to enter the building and get off again. We were kept on the bus for about 15 minutes, closed doors and kept no explanation for waiting, and suddenly the bus turnwed round and we were taken to the terminal where we were kept on the bus for another 10 minutes, before being allowed to descend and enter the new building. No explanation other than 'There is a problem with the Company' WAS Given. No explanations other than 'It was a problem with the company' was given. Eventually after 4.5 hours of waiting we boarded the plane and Took off back to Birmingham. Finally, after 4.5 hours waiting to board a plane and we took off back to Birmingham. What a farce, and to put the icing on the cake, When We All Went To The Our luggage carousel to pick up, We Were Told That no luggage HAD Been put on the plane. What a travesty, and to put the icing on the cake when everything went to the carousel to pick up our luggage, we were told that the baggage had not come by plane. Again no explanation, no one at Fiumicino Airport HAD TOLD U.S., HAD not Been That Our luggage loaded. Again no explanation, no one in Fiumicino we were told that our luggage was not loaded. I presume That appeared as the Airport to Have Completely closed down at 11pm, There Were No Baggage handlers available to the load luggage on the plane! I assume that, as the airport seemed to be completely closed to 11, were not available for baggage practicing load baggage by air! I Have to Say That the staff at the airport That We did meet before it closed were very unhelpful, They Obviously wanted to get home. I must say that the staff at the airport we did before meeting the closure was very unnecessary but, of course, wanted to go home. Rome Airport Fiumicino review by E-Fiumicino Airport Crookston and Crookston review Customer Rating: Rating: I Flew into this airport from LHR and it was very busy. I went into this airport from LHR and it was very busy. The connecting train arrivals to baggage collection WAS WAS crowded as only one working. The train connects the arrival of the luggage collection was crowded as only one was working. Baggage arrival very slow. Baggage arriving very slowly. There Was a large queue at passport control as Their signposting is unclear as to what Who Should Be in the queue. There was a big queue at passport control as their signage is not clear on who should be in that queue. The return journey WAS better, we did a self service check-in desk at the BA and it WAS very quick through security and then to the departure lounge. The return trip was better, we have self-service check-in at the BA desk and is very fast through security and the departure hall. We used the lounge flightplans Which was ok But Fairly busy. We used the Flightplan lounge was ok, but quite busy. Their duty-free shops are not too bad and staff were helpful. Their shops Duty Free does not have too bad and the staff were helpful. Boarding the aircraft Was a bit of a free for all But all in all the experience on the way home WAS okay. Boarding the aircraft has been a bit 'of a free for all, but all the experience on the way home has been corrected. Rome Airport Fiumicino review by Geoff Wyndham-Jones Airport Fiumicino review by Geoff Wyndham-Jones Customer Rating: Rating: During October FCO used twice: both times, queues for security departing Terminal B (International) Horrendous Were, on a par with Heathrow: allow at least 30 minutes for this, and Remain patient when others queue-jump. MBM used twice during the month of October, both times, the code base for security in Terminal B (international) were terrible, like Heathrow: allow at least 30 minutes for this, and when others are patient-tail jump. If you wait until your flight shows as 'boarding' on the screens, You Might Not Make It through security on time. If you wait until your flight shows 'loading' screens, you could not make it through security in time. Seem to check-in desks open 2 hours before promptly the scheduled time of departure, and not a minute before: check-in staff do not Appear to be responsible, I allow for a long wait here. Check-in counters seem to open promptly 2 hours before scheduled departure, not a minute before: check-in staff do not appear to be competent to allow a long wait here. However, check-in desk locations are shown in advance of theme opening, if you know Arrive early, stake your place in the line. However, check-in area are shown in advance of their opening, so if you arrive early, your game online. Otherwise, a crowded, Rather average airport: on arrival of baggage delays and Arriving When Few signs advising you of Which You need to be at the terminal to find your flight When in-transit. Otherwise, a crowded, pretty average airport: delays in arrival of baggage when they arrive and a few signs suggesting that the terminal you need to be to find your flight when in transit. Rome Airport Fiumicino review by Paul Browne Airport Fiumicino review by Paul Browne Customer Rating: Rating: FCO Used Three Times in the last 3 months with differing Experiences. MBM used three times in the last three months, with different experiences. If you are Arriving with checked luggage, expect delays for it to Arrive on the carousel. If you arrive with luggage checked, expect delays to arrive on the carousel. However, last week with roll-on bags we breezed through with lots of time to make the Leonardo Express to downtown. However, last week with the roll-on bags we breezed through with a lot of time to make the Leonardo Express to the center. It Appears That FCO management does have any interest in cleaning as the place is filthy and badly maintained - at Any Time of the day or night. It seems that the FCO management have no interest in cleaning as the place is dirty and poorly managed - at any time of day or night. Security Seems To Be attentive Which is at least reassuring. Security seems to be careful that is at least reassuring. Rome Airport Fiumicino review by Bob Vernola Airport Fiumicino review by Bob Vernola Customer Rating: Rating: Flew in and out of this airport on recent vacation. He flew into and out of that airport for the recent holidays. Flew on United. He flew on the U.S.. Was very apprehensio Especially after reading the comments, However, was not as bad as It Was Made Out to Be. It was very apprehensive especially after reading the comments, however, was not as bad as it was meant to be. Yes, it is a bit hectic and "outdated" but on Our arrival en Took us approx 45 minutes to get through customs. Yes, it's a little 'busy and "obsolete", but our arrival it took about 45 minutes to get through customs. They opened up after This Was Another gate for non-European flyers. This was after opening a gate for non-European flyers. After visiting Italy I can see why things run just a bit "different". After his visit to Italy I see why things run just a little 'different'. They are not in a rush to do much of anything and They Do not Believe in lines. They are in no rush to do much of anything and do not believe in rows. Merely, go right ahead and try and go to the Front. Just go ahead and try to go right to the front. Not very nice, But It Seems the way to go. Not very nice, but it seems that the way to go. Upon departure, we breezed right through We Were Since business class with United and Had a very pleasant wait in a very nice area Including Some very nice shops. Upon departure, we breezed up since we were in business class with United and had a pleasant wait in a beautiful area including some very nice shops. Maybe I'm seeing the upgrades many other flyers know That Have Mentioned Were Ongoing. Maybe I'm seeing updates that many others have spoken of leaflets is ongoing. Overall, an Acceptable airport. Overall, an acceptable airport. Rome Fiumicino Airport review by James Gramazio Airport Fiumicino review of James Gramazio Customer Rating: Rating: I traveled from MBM and to many times, the latest Which of this summer. I traveled to and from FCO many times, the last one this summer. On the side of departure, the airport offers good services and fast check-in desks, good transports from and to Rome, nice shops, bars and restaurant. On the departure, the airport offers good service and fast check-in desks, good transport to and from Rome, nice shops, bars and restaurant. Anyway, it's Rather dirty and not very efficient. In any case, it is pretty dirty and not very efficient. Peak hours on one can definitely find long queues for the security controls and many flights will not be in time. At peak hours you can definitely find long queues for security checks and many flights will not be in time. I Hope that the future will Expansions Improve the situation. I hope that future expansions improve the situation. Arriving FCO Might Be at the worst airport experience ever for Any traveler: But I can not second to the criticism about the baggage delivery, Which Is Extremely Slow, and the departure halls do not look good and welcoming at all, Being filthy and not clean. Arriving at FCO could be the worst airport experience ever for any traveler: I can not, but according to all the criticisms about the delivery of luggage, which is extremely slow, and departure halls not look good and welcoming to all, being dirty and not cleaned. I'm sorry to say this Because it's my "home" airport, But i would like it to be better. I'm sorry to say this is because my "home" airport, but I wish it were better. Rome Airport Fiumicino review by C Nieuwenhuis Rome Fiumicino Airport review by C Nieuwenhuis Customer Rating: Rating: Arriving into MBM? Arriving at FCO? Bring loads of time, You Are Likely to spend an hour waiting for luggage. Bring loads of time, it could spend an hour waiting for luggage. This is not a one off, I do it regularly! This is not a one-off, I do regularly! The responsibility lies squarely with the ground handlers EAS Who Would urgently need a crash course on aviation handling. The responsibility lies squarely with the ground engaging the EAS, which was in urgent need of a course on aviation management. Same issues on outbound travel, more delays are Often Caused by totally inept at processing flight departure gates Than density. Same problems on the trip out, delays are often caused by totally inept at departure gates processing density. I Have even seen the captain of a serious German airline go mad at this point! I also saw the captain of a major German airline go crazy at this point
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It really was not bad. It 'really was not bad. Particularly Nothing glamorous, But I did not see trash all about the floors or bathrooms in a state of disrepair. Nothing particularly exciting, but I did not see any trash on the bathroom floor or in a state of decay. Were the food decent options as well. The options were and decent food. Rome Airport Fiumicino review by Janet Price Airport Fiumicino review by Janet Price Customer Rating: Rating: Birmingham into Fiumicino Airport. Birmingham Fiumicino. No problems, very QUICKLY luggage through flesh and we where away. No problem, the luggage arrived very quickly and we were away. The return journey Was a disaster. The return trip was a disaster. After queuing for 1hr and 20 minutes to check in, We Were Told Our flight WAS delayed by three hours - These things happen and we accepted this and directed to Gate C23 and Were Given a voucher for refreshments. After 1 hour and 20 minutes in line to check-in, we were told our flight was delayed 3 hours - these things and we have accepted this and are directed to Gate C23 and given a voucher for a refreshments. We Went through security and caught the shuttle to gate C23. We passed through security and caught the shuttle to gate C23. WAS refreshment bar closing just as we Arrived and we got pizza and coffee, by The Skin of Our Teeth. Refreshments, closing as we arrived and we have just pizza and coffee, with the skin of our teeth. Just as we sat down to eat, we where informed That We HAD to go back to gate C11. As we sat down to eat, we were informed that we had to go to gate C11. We tried to find the shuttle to return, But The airport WAS closing (11pm) by now and we could not find Any signs or anyone to ask our way back. We tried to find the shuttle to return, but it was the airport closure (11) now and we could not find any signs or ask anyone to our return trip. Eventually an airport cleaner, U.S. Pointed in the right direction and We Got the shuttle back. Finally a clean airport, we noted in the right direction and we have the shuttle back. Then we HAD to go through security again! We therefore had to go through security again! Exhausted finally sat down. Finally he sat down exhausted. After about Another half hour, an announcement Told us to go to gate 36. After about another half hour, an announcement told us to go to gate 36. Eventually we where piled on to The airport bus to go out to tea board plane. Eventually we were herded on the bus for the airport, to exit the aircraft. We Were Kept on the bus for about 15 minutes, Kept closed doors and no explanation for the wait, and Suddenly the bus turnwed Round and We Were Taken back to the terminal, Where We Were Kept on the bus for Another 10 minutes, before Being allowed to enter the building and get off again. We were kept on the bus for about 15 minutes, closed doors and kept no explanation for waiting, and suddenly the bus turnwed round and we were taken to the terminal where we were kept on the bus for another 10 minutes, before being allowed to descend and enter the new building. No explanation other than 'There is a problem with the Company' WAS Given. No explanations other than 'It was a problem with the company' was given. Eventually after 4.5 hours of waiting we boarded the plane and Took off back to Birmingham. Finally, after 4.5 hours waiting to board a plane and we took off back to Birmingham. What a farce, and to put the icing on the cake, When We All Went To The Our luggage carousel to pick up, We Were Told That no luggage HAD Been put on the plane. What a travesty, and to put the icing on the cake when everything went to the carousel to pick up our luggage, we were told that the baggage had not come by plane. Again no explanation, no one at Fiumicino Airport HAD TOLD U.S., HAD not Been That Our luggage loaded. Again no explanation, no one in Fiumicino we were told that our luggage was not loaded. I presume That appeared as the Airport to Have Completely closed down at 11pm, There Were No Baggage handlers available to the load luggage on the plane! I assume that, as the airport seemed to be completely closed to 11, were not available for baggage practicing load baggage by air! I Have to Say That the staff at the airport That We did meet before it closed were very unhelpful, They Obviously wanted to get home. I must say that the staff at the airport we did before meeting the closure was very unnecessary but, of course, wanted to go home. Rome Airport Fiumicino review by E-Fiumicino Airport Crookston and Crookston review Customer Rating: Rating: I Flew into this airport from LHR and it was very busy. I went into this airport from LHR and it was very busy. The connecting train arrivals to baggage collection WAS WAS crowded as only one working. The train connects the arrival of the luggage collection was crowded as only one was working. Baggage arrival very slow. Baggage arriving very slowly. There Was a large queue at passport control as Their signposting is unclear as to what Who Should Be in the queue. There was a big queue at passport control as their signage is not clear on who should be in that queue. The return journey WAS better, we did a self service check-in desk at the BA and it WAS very quick through security and then to the departure lounge. The return trip was better, we have self-service check-in at the BA desk and is very fast through security and the departure hall. We used the lounge flightplans Which was ok But Fairly busy. We used the Flightplan lounge was ok, but quite busy. Their duty-free shops are not too bad and staff were helpful. Their shops Duty Free does not have too bad and the staff were helpful. Boarding the aircraft Was a bit of a free for all But all in all the experience on the way home WAS okay. Boarding the aircraft has been a bit 'of a free for all, but all the experience on the way home has been corrected. Rome Airport Fiumicino review by Geoff Wyndham-Jones Airport Fiumicino review by Geoff Wyndham-Jones Customer Rating: Rating: During October FCO used twice: both times, queues for security departing Terminal B (International) Horrendous Were, on a par with Heathrow: allow at least 30 minutes for this, and Remain patient when others queue-jump. MBM used twice during the month of October, both times, the code base for security in Terminal B (international) were terrible, like Heathrow: allow at least 30 minutes for this, and when others are patient-tail jump. If you wait until your flight shows as 'boarding' on the screens, You Might Not Make It through security on time. If you wait until your flight shows 'loading' screens, you could not make it through security in time. Seem to check-in desks open 2 hours before promptly the scheduled time of departure, and not a minute before: check-in staff do not Appear to be responsible, I allow for a long wait here. Check-in counters seem to open promptly 2 hours before scheduled departure, not a minute before: check-in staff do not appear to be competent to allow a long wait here. However, check-in desk locations are shown in advance of theme opening, if you know Arrive early, stake your place in the line. However, check-in area are shown in advance of their opening, so if you arrive early, your game online. Otherwise, a crowded, Rather average airport: on arrival of baggage delays and Arriving When Few signs advising you of Which You need to be at the terminal to find your flight When in-transit. Otherwise, a crowded, pretty average airport: delays in arrival of baggage when they arrive and a few signs suggesting that the terminal you need to be to find your flight when in transit. Rome Airport Fiumicino review by Paul Browne Airport Fiumicino review by Paul Browne Customer Rating: Rating: FCO Used Three Times in the last 3 months with differing Experiences. MBM used three times in the last three months, with different experiences. If you are Arriving with checked luggage, expect delays for it to Arrive on the carousel. If you arrive with luggage checked, expect delays to arrive on the carousel. However, last week with roll-on bags we breezed through with lots of time to make the Leonardo Express to downtown. However, last week with the roll-on bags we breezed through with a lot of time to make the Leonardo Express to the center. It Appears That FCO management does have any interest in cleaning as the place is filthy and badly maintained - at Any Time of the day or night. It seems that the FCO management have no interest in cleaning as the place is dirty and poorly managed - at any time of day or night. Security Seems To Be attentive Which is at least reassuring. Security seems to be careful that is at least reassuring. Rome Airport Fiumicino review by Bob Vernola Airport Fiumicino review by Bob Vernola Customer Rating: Rating: Flew in and out of this airport on recent vacation. He flew into and out of that airport for the recent holidays. Flew on United. He flew on the U.S.. Was very apprehensio Especially after reading the comments, However, was not as bad as It Was Made Out to Be. It was very apprehensive especially after reading the comments, however, was not as bad as it was meant to be. Yes, it is a bit hectic and "outdated" but on Our arrival en Took us approx 45 minutes to get through customs. Yes, it's a little 'busy and "obsolete", but our arrival it took about 45 minutes to get through customs. They opened up after This Was Another gate for non-European flyers. This was after opening a gate for non-European flyers. After visiting Italy I can see why things run just a bit "different". After his visit to Italy I see why things run just a little 'different'. They are not in a rush to do much of anything and They Do not Believe in lines. They are in no rush to do much of anything and do not believe in rows. Merely, go right ahead and try and go to the Front. Just go ahead and try to go right to the front. Not very nice, But It Seems the way to go. Not very nice, but it seems that the way to go. Upon departure, we breezed right through We Were Since business class with United and Had a very pleasant wait in a very nice area Including Some very nice shops. Upon departure, we breezed up since we were in business class with United and had a pleasant wait in a beautiful area including some very nice shops. Maybe I'm seeing the upgrades many other flyers know That Have Mentioned Were Ongoing. Maybe I'm seeing updates that many others have spoken of leaflets is ongoing. Overall, an Acceptable airport. Overall, an acceptable airport. Rome Fiumicino Airport review by James Gramazio Airport Fiumicino review of James Gramazio Customer Rating: Rating: I traveled from MBM and to many times, the latest Which of this summer. I traveled to and from FCO many times, the last one this summer. On the side of departure, the airport offers good services and fast check-in desks, good transports from and to Rome, nice shops, bars and restaurant. On the departure, the airport offers good service and fast check-in desks, good transport to and from Rome, nice shops, bars and restaurant. Anyway, it's Rather dirty and not very efficient. In any case, it is pretty dirty and not very efficient. Peak hours on one can definitely find long queues for the security controls and many flights will not be in time. At peak hours you can definitely find long queues for security checks and many flights will not be in time. I Hope that the future will Expansions Improve the situation. I hope that future expansions improve the situation. Arriving FCO Might Be at the worst airport experience ever for Any traveler: But I can not second to the criticism about the baggage delivery, Which Is Extremely Slow, and the departure halls do not look good and welcoming at all, Being filthy and not clean. Arriving at FCO could be the worst airport experience ever for any traveler: I can not, but according to all the criticisms about the delivery of luggage, which is extremely slow, and departure halls not look good and welcoming to all, being dirty and not cleaned. I'm sorry to say this Because it's my "home" airport, But i would like it to be better. I'm sorry to say this is because my "home" airport, but I wish it were better. Rome Airport Fiumicino review by C Nieuwenhuis Rome Fiumicino Airport review by C Nieuwenhuis Customer Rating: Rating: Arriving into MBM? Arriving at FCO? Bring loads of time, You Are Likely to spend an hour waiting for luggage. Bring loads of time, it could spend an hour waiting for luggage. This is not a one off, I do it regularly! This is not a one-off, I do regularly! The responsibility lies squarely with the ground handlers EAS Who Would urgently need a crash course on aviation handling. The responsibility lies squarely with the ground engaging the EAS, which was in urgent need of a course on aviation management. Same issues on outbound travel, more delays are Often Caused by totally inept at processing flight departure gates Than density. Same problems on the trip out, delays are often caused by totally inept at departure gates processing density. I Have even seen the captain of a serious German airline go mad at this point! 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